Senior Event Operations Manager

Senior Event Operations Manager

Location: LondonSalary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE) + OvertimeContract: Permanent, 45 hours per week

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Event Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a client‑facing role where you’ll lead the delivery of high‑end events, working closely with Sales, Events and key clients to ensure every detail is executed flawlessly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the operational planning and delivery of a wide range of events
• Manage both FOH and BOH operations to the highest standards
• Produce detailed event plans and communicate them effectively across teams
• Brief and lead teams of all sizes on site
• Oversee service flow, including large‑scale dinners (up to 500+ guests)
• Attend site visits and tastings with clients and sales teams
• Manage equipment orders and supplier relationships
• Ensure all Health & Safety and RAMS documentation is accurate and compliant
• Build strong relationships with key venues and clients
• Support recruitment, training and development of team members
• Contribute to projects that improve efficiency and profitability

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in event operations, ideally at a senior level
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage large teams
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience delivering high‑volume, high‑end events
• Confident client‑facing presence
• Solid understanding of health & safety within events
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting, large‑scale and premium events
• Be part of a collaborative and ambitious team
• Opportunities for career development across the wider group (including international projects)
• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Digital GP and wider health‑care benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Discounts on food shop with Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spend
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

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